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Teachers will be able to: Explain key features of TeachRock and the Crossroads series of lesson plans Apply primary resources to a variety of economics and history topics Analyze the role economic decision-making plays in a variety of historical events

Your students won the State Championship, now they are preparing to face the top personal finance teams from across the country. This 60-minute NPFC Case Study Masterclass is designed to help teachers prepare their students to compete successfully on the national stage of the National Personal Finance Challenge. The session will walk educators through a […]

Your students advanced past the Case Study Round and are now among the top 16 personal finance teams in the nation. The stakes are higher, the pace is faster, and preparation matters more than ever. This 60-minute NPFC Quizbowl webinar is designed to help teachers prepare their students for success in the Round of 16 […]

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This webinar provides a clear, behind-the-scenes look at the National Economics Challenge Critical Thinking (Case Study) Round. Participants will explore the round’s format, structure, and scoring rubric, and examine what judges look for in high-quality student presentations. The session will highlight best practices for coaching teams, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical strategies to strengthen […]

The University of Chicago’s Economics for Everyone (E4E) initiative emphasizes understanding key economic concepts over cost curves and calculations. Central to our approach is the concept of optimization and marginal thinking. These foundational principles provide deeper insights into human behavior in everyday economic activities. Participants will also explore our library of additional resources available on […]

This interactive webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the National Economics Challenge Quizbowl. Participants will explore the quizbowl format, question types, pacing, and scoring procedures used at the national level. The session will model live quizbowl rounds, review high-frequency economics content, and demonstrate time strategies that help students respond with speed and precision. Presented by […]

Elementary-age kids need to develop money habits, and to develop habits they need practice. Most of the time we don’t give it to them. This webinar will show you how to do it. Includes free downloadable templates for starting out a classroom or home economy. Dr. Day has run his home economy with his own […]

In this webinar, you will experience firsthand how and why thinking before buying is an easy-to-teach, powerful, and sticky life skill that can be introduced in a single classroom session. You’ll see precisely how to guide students through the habits of pausing, gathering information, and reflecting—before spending their money or anyone else’s. Why attend? Because […]

Money Moves, Voices Rise is a 2-hour interactive webinar designed to help educators bring real-world financial learning to life through Hip Hop, creativity, and student voice. Grounded in Pockets Change’s culturally responsive, community-centered approach, this session explores how financial education can be both practical and human—supporting young people as they navigate money decisions in a […]